Apprentice/Student Worker
Mission Community Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety, and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risks of infection and injury.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.